UPDATE at 1:10 PM – Police have confirmed a man has died from injuries from a single vehicle accident this morning. The lone male occupant of the vehicle was found dead at the scene. The investigation has revealed the vehicle was travelling westbound on Notre Dame Avenue when it struck the Nygard building and caught…
Roads in Polo Park Area Remain Closed Due to Gas Leak
WINNIPEG, MB – Businesses and homes lost power, were evacuated and many roads closed due to the potential for an explosion given a gas leak was in the area. The gas leak was first reported around 3:30 PM yesterday, April 12th. The leak was the cause for the evacuation of the Polo Park Mall and…
Streets Are Closing For Whiteout Party
WINNIPEG, MB – The Whiteout Party is about to begin and that means some streets will be closing early Wednesday, plan accordingly. Tomorrow beginning at noon southbound Donald Street between Portage Avenue and Graham Avenue will be closed for the Street Party and remain closed until1:00 AM on Thursday, April 12. The street closure means…
Crews Battle Early Morning Fire on Balmoral
WINNIPEG, MB – A portion of Balmoral is closed as crews battle a fire that broke out early this morning. According to a tweet by UFFW the fire started around 2:30 AM. There are no reports of any injuries at this time. There have been reports that Balmoral between Notre Dame and Cumberland is closed…
Widening Route 90 Input Wanted by City
WINNIPEG, MB – The City wants your opinion on the development and design for widening Route 90 between Taylor and Ness. This particular route needs to be upgraded because of current and future traffic volumes, to accommodate new and future redevelopment, and to meet the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. Items that need…
One Lane in Both Directions for Sewer Work on McPhillips Street
WINNIPEG, MB – City of Winnipeg will begin working on the sewer line which will have an impact on traffic beginning Monday. Starting Monday at noon and running until the work is complete, which is estimated to be the end of the month, the north and southbound lanes on McPhillips Street between Logan Avenue and…
Winnipeg Street Parking Rates Increase by $1.50
WINNIPEG, MB – It’s not an April Fools joke. On-street parking rates are going up by $1.50 as of April 1 and the discount for paying a parking ticket early is also being reduced. The City says the change could take approximately six to eight weeks to fully implement because each individual pay station needs…
Police Remind Drivers – School Zones Take NO Breaks
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Police put out a tweet yesterday reminding drivers about School Zones. Drivers need to be aware that in Winnipeg, the school zone speed limit will be enforced during spring break and other school holidays. Be sure to follow the posted limit during the times indicated. File photo and Twitter
Car Crashes Into Fire Station
WINNIPEG, MB – A car crashed into a Winnipeg Fire Station early this morning in St. Boniface. The crash happened at Fire Station No. 9 on 864 Marion Street sometime around 5 AM. Police have not provided any information on the conditions of the people that were injured, however a tweet by the United Firefighters…
Stolen Vehicle Crash Sends Two to Hospital
WINNIPEG, MB – A stolen car that crashed this morning in Point Douglas sent two people to hospital. Early this morning, around 5:00 AM, police located the stolen vehicle and attempted to pull the vehicle over, however the vehicle took off. A short pursuit ended with the stolen vehicle crashing into a barrier at the…